HVAC/R Technician

Job Description

EchoStar is seeking an Experienced HVAC Technician to oversee environmental control systems across the Cheyenne facility. The primary focus involves maintaining critical environmental standards for 24/7 data center operations and supporting building environments while utilizing an Energy Management System. Core responsibilities center on maximizing equipment reliability through hands-on diagnostics, program adjustments, and proactive mechanical contractor oversight. The role ensures operational continuity through swift emergency response, physical equipment inspections, and general facility support.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives):

What Success Looks Like (Objectives):

• Oversee critical control systems for Data Centers and Supporting Building Environments through the Energy Management System to ensure continuous uptime
• Manage mechanical contractors to ensure peak reliability of mechanical equipment and completion of preventative maintenance tasks
• Perform physical building equipment inspections, diagnose systems, and adjust temperature control programs to align with operational goals
• Execute general facilities maintenance tasks, including plumbing, snow removal, and emergency response procedures
• Leverage predictive maintenance tools and AI-driven automation insights within building management platforms to optimize energy efficiency and system performance

Core Skills, Competencies, and Key Experiences (What you’ll bring)

Core Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring):

• Technical proficiency in commercial heating and air conditioning systems, including chillers, cooling towers, boilers, computer room Liebert units, and air handling units
• Ability to read blueprints, interpret complex product specifications, and analyze engineering drawings
• Critical experience managing operations within 24/7 critical facilities
• AI literacy and application skills to monitor, analyze, and optimize automated building control systems
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and safety hazard identification capabilities
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work flexible shifts, including weekends, overtime, and on-call status as business needs dictate
• Assist with snow removal when needed

Additional Qualifications:

• Effective written and oral communication skills for writing methods of procedure and coordinating team efforts
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), and direct experience manipulating building automation systems
• Active EPA Certification / CFC Licenses
• Self-starter mindset with demonstrated skill in planning work activities, determining material requirements, and setting operational timeframes

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 5 or more years of relevant commercial HVAC job experience including:
• Commercial HVAC systems, including chillers, cooling towers, boilers, and Liebert units
• Energy Management Systems (EMS) and building automation controls
• Blueprint and engineering specification interpretation

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Salary Range

Compensation: $27.00/Hour - $38.70/Hour
About Our Department

Our Facilities team oversees the offices we call home. We ensure our teams can connect, collaborate and innovate in a space built to support success. From securing our campuses to making sure our events go off without a hitch, Facilities is the human face of our company’s well-oiled onsite operation.

About Our Company

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products. Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Benefits

We offer meaningful health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan. Review a benefits summary here: EchoStar Benefits

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies. Compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

This job posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.

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